Originally Posted by
RottenRay
If you come in on the right seat, but never are exposed to takeoff and landing, does that experience count?
My dream PIC would be someone who has done a hundred landings and takeoffs from some place Toncontin. I'd pick a PM from someone who was right seat on the first 747 flights. Those were a mess.
Ray, just FYI - at most airlines, it's common to alternate flying and PM duties, usually every other flight. So, first officers are usually "exposed" to takeoff and landing pretty regularly.